Tomás Padró

(? - 1877, Spain)

The painter Tomás Padró was one of the earliest Spanish artists to create a comic strip. His comic 'Las Delicias de la Torre' appeared in the 7th issue of Lo Noy de la Mare, of 22 July 1866. He was one of the main illustrators for the satirical magazine La Campana de Gràcia. After his death in 1877, he was succeeded by his student Apeles Mestres.